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Raft · 1 day ago

Forward Deployed Engineer

positionHonolulu, HI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$150K/yr - $200K/yr

Raft is a customer-obsessed small business focused on Distributed Data Systems and Complex Application Development. They are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to act as the technical liaison for their clients, providing expert support for mission-critical systems and ensuring operational excellence in a forward-deployed environment.

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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical liaison between our engineering teams and forward-deployed customers
Troubleshoot and debug production systems at the system level, ensuring maximum uptime and performance
Deploy, maintain, and support containerized applications in Kubernetes environments
Provide expert-level technical support for CICD pipelines and container orchestration platforms
Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across diverse technology stacks
Collaborate with backend engineering teams to implement solutions and improvements
Support operational deployments and maintain system reliability in production environments
Interface directly with customer stakeholders in secure environments

Qualification

KubernetesCICD toolsSystem-level debuggingContainerization technologiesCloud-native architecturesEngineering backgroundTechnical supportCustomer-facing capabilitiesCommunication skills

Required

Strong engineering background with proven experience deploying and supporting production systems
Solid understanding of software engineering principles and practices
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes debugging and troubleshooting
Expertise in CICD tools and methodologies
Demonstrated ability in system-level debugging across multiple platforms
Broad technical knowledge spanning various technologies and architectures
Excellent communication skills with ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Outgoing personality with strong customer-facing capabilities
Active Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Preferred

Prior experience working in SCIF environments or with cleared customers
Previous INDOPACOM experience or familiarity with the region
Kubernetes certifications (CKA - Certified Kubernetes Administrator or CKAD - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer)
Experience with OpenShift or other Kubernetes distributions
Background supporting DoD or federal government customers
Familiarity with containerization technologies and cloud-native architectures

Benefits

Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) and company match
Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
Education & training benefits
Generous Referral Bonuses
And More!

Company

Raft

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A niche consulting organization focused on Cloud Native, DevSecOps, and Modern Application Development for mission focused enterprises
dateFounded in 2018
location
Reston, Virginia, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://teamraft.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$60M
Key Investors
Washington Harbour Partners
2024-04-10Private Equity· $60M

Leadership Team

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Mark Procaccini
Chief Operating Officer and Board Officer
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Danielle McCoy
CPO
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